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| industry = Record Label & Worship Ministry |
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|image_caption = Integrity Music headquarters in [[Colorado Springs, Colorado]] |
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|foundation = 1987 (as Integrity Music) |
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| founder = Michael Coleman |
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|location = [[Brentwood, Tennessee]] |
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|industry = Music & entertainment |
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|parent = [[David C. Cook]] |
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'''Integrity Music''' is part of the [[David C Cook|David C. Cook]] nonprofit group. Founded as a [[direct-to-consumer]] music club in 1987 as ''Integrity Music'', Integrity was at the forefront of [[contemporary worship music]]'s widespread popularity of praise and worship music. Integrity publishes many of the top songs in the Church, including "[[We Believe (Newsboys song)|We Believe]]" ([[Newsboys]]). The label has also translated albums into Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, Indonesian, Cantonese, Russian, Dutch, French and Portuguese.{{not verified in body|date=September 2018}} |
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'''Integrity Music''' is a record label and worship ministry that is committed to helping people worldwide experience the manifest presence of God through worship and taking songs of substance to the local church and its leaders around the world. Part of the David C Cook family, a nonprofit global resource provider serving the Church with life-transforming materials. With offices in Nashville, Tennessee (US) and Brighton, East Sussex (UK). |
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== History == |
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Founded as a [[direct-to-consumer]] music club in 1987 as ''Integrity Music'', Integrity grew into one of [[Christian music]]'s biggest success stories and helped ignite the widespread popularity of praise and worship music. Integrity Music's writers and worship leaders are committed to taking songs of substance to the local Church and its leaders around the world. These songs include “Great Are You Lord,” “Your Great Name,” “Revelation Song,” “Open The Eyes Of My Heart,” “I Am Free”, the No. 1 radio hit “We Believe” (Newsboys), “In Christ Alone”, “10,000 Reasons”, “Everlasting God”, “Here I Am To Worship”, “Blessed Be You Name”, “I Could Sing of Your Love Forever”, “Spirit Break Out”, “Guardian”, “Waiting Here For You”, “God’s Great Dance Floor”, “The Lion & The Lamb”, “Soul On Fire” & many more. |
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Integrity Music was founded in 1987 as Integrity's ''Hosanna!'' Music by Ed Lindquist and Mike Coleman with the purchase of the music division of Integrity Communications, owned by Charles Simpson Ministries.<ref name="encyclopedia.com"/> The ''Hosanna!'' Music tape series was operating out of ''New Wine Magazine'' as a subscription of Praise and Worship recordings and was purchased as the magazine folded in January 1987. Charles Simpson was a member of the [[Shepherding Movement]] and pastor of Covenant Church of [[Mobile, Alabama|Mobile]].<ref>{{Cite web| title= Leadership| work = CSM| access-date = October 13, 2018| url = https://csmpublishing.org/about/leadership/}}</ref> |
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Integrity Music distributes materials in over 200 countries and their songs have been translated and recorded in numerous languages, including Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Dutch, French, Portuguese and Hindi. Proceeds from the sale of Integrity’s (and David C Cook’s) products are combined with one hundred percent of charitable donations to fund ministry projects with international congregations and partners. Together, they join in co-mission to create, translate and distribute life-transforming resources. |
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Since July 1985, the label and its predecessor has produced the popular Hosanna! Music series of praise and worship music which started with the release of ''Behold His Majesty'', with worship leader Ron Tucker.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Integrity and HOSANNA! MUSIC: The REVIVAL WORSHIP Label – John Boruff {{!}} WESLEYGOSPEL.COM |url=https://wesleygospel.com/2015/01/03/integrity-and-hosanna-music-the-revival-worship-label-john-boruff/ |access-date=October 13, 2018}}</ref> ''Behold His Majesty'' was originally recorded in St. Louis by Tom Brooks in 1983 and re-released under the ''Hosanna!'' label in 1985 as the first of the tape series. Tom Brooks was the long-time producer, arranger, and keyboardist on the tapes.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perez |first=Adam |last2=Tapper |first2=Mike |last3=Baker |first3=Shannan |last4=Jolicoeur |first4=Marc |last5=Dummer |first5=Elias |date=May 9, 2023 |title=The Worship Industry Is Younger Than You Think |url=https://worshipleaderresearch.com/the-worship-industry-is-younger-than-you-think/ |website=Worship Leader Research}}</ref> |
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==History== |
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In 1985, a small group of men and women from various Christian denominations came together to find a way of creating a continuous flow of Praise & Worship songs to the Church. It was their prayer that these new songs might play a small part in helping bring people into the presence of God. The result was “Integrity’s Hosanna Music,” the publishing imprint that would become the cornerstone of Integrity Music and the birthplace for tens of millions of recordings and resource products. '''Hosanna! Music''' is a subsidiary of a [[record label]] that publishes [[Contemporary worship music|praise and worship music]], a genre of [[Christian music]]. It is part of the [[Integrity Music|Integrity Media]], which was headquartered in [[Mobile, Alabama]] from 1987 to 2011. |
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| ⚫ | By 1995 the firm was publicly traded on [[Nasdaq]] under the symbol ITGR.<ref>[http://www.thefreelibrary.com/INTEGRITY+MUSIC+REPORTS+SECOND-QUARTER+FINANCIAL+RESULTS+IN+LINE+WITH...-a017310666 Integrity Music Reports Second Quarter Financial Results in Line with Revised Expectations] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201182115/https://www.thefreelibrary.com/INTEGRITY+MUSIC+REPORTS+SECOND-QUARTER+FINANCIAL+RESULTS+IN+LINE+WITH...-a017310666 |date=December 1, 2017 }}. PR Newswire, July 21, 1995.</ref> In 2001, Integrity started Integrity Publishers.<ref name="encyclopedia.com">{{Cite web| last = Fiero| first = John W.| title = Integrity Inc. {{!}} Encyclopedia.com| access-date = October 13, 2018| date = 2006| url = https://www.encyclopedia.com/books/politics-and-business-magazines/integrity-inc}}</ref> The company changed its name in 2002 to Integrity Media to better reflect its move into other markets. Also in 2002, the firm purchased the Nashville-based record label [[INO Records]]. This added to their artist roster, which already included [[Don Moen (singer)|Don Moen]], [[Hillsong Music]], [[Paul Baloche]], and [[Israel and New Breed]]. The label also released the soundtrack to the film ''[[The Passion of the Christ]]''<ref>[https://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2004-03-03-passion-soundtrack_x.htm 'Passion' fervor spreads to books and music]. ''[[USA Today]]'', March 3, 2004.</ref> and the [[Time-Life]]-advertised ''Songs 4 Worship'' collections.<ref>[https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/USAToday/access/84972264.html?dids=84972264:84972264&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Oct+19%2C+2001&author=Brian+Mansfield&pub=USA+TODAY&desc=Singing+the+praises+of+strong+sales&pqatl=google Singing the Praises of Strong Sales]{{Dead link|date=January 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. ''[[USA Today]]'', October 19, 2001.</ref> In 2004, co-founder and chairman Michael<!--the source uses this name, and so should the article--> Coleman took Integrity private.,<ref>{{Cite web| title = Costs of Sarbanes-Oxley are sending small pubcos private| work = Birmingham Business Journal| access-date = October 13, 2018| url = https://www.bizjournals.com/birmingham/stories/2004/07/26/story1.html}}</ref> While the company worked with FamilyTreeMedia on a home video series called "Baby Faith", including six stories of an infant's version of the [[Holy Bible]], hosted by award-nominated actress and singer [[Jodi Benson]]. |
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The start of the Hosanna! Music series came out of a magazine publication by Michael Coleman and Gerrit Gustafson, ''New Wine Magazine'', which simply featured an advertisement for an independent recording of a live worship service, ''Behold His Majesty'', recorded in [[St. Louis]], Missouri by Tom Brooks featuring Ron Tucker as [[worship leader]] and featuring a few names who would later become synonymous with the new praise and worship movement like Kent Henry and Leanne Albrecht. From the success of this recording, an idea was birthed, a new [[Compact cassette|cassette]] series of live worship recordings. Individuals were approached with this idea, including long-time Hosanna! Music producer Tom Brooks, about the future projects. Hosanna! Music would go on to produce over 200 "live" and studio projects over twenty years. Famous artists featured would include names such as Kent Henry, Randy Rothwell, [[Don Moen (singer)|Don Moen]], Billy Funk, [[Ron Kenoly]], [[Darlene Zschech]], Martin Nystrom, Paul Wilbur, [[Lenny LeBlanc]] and others. |
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In 2005, Integrity Music and INO Records began distribution through [[Sony BMG]] as part of the [[Provident Label Group]].<ref>[http://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/stories/2004/09/20/daily19.html?jst=b_ln_hl Provident expands relationship with Integrity Music]. ''Nashville Business Journal'', September 22, 2004.</ref> In 2006, Integrity Publishers was sold to [[Thomas Nelson (publisher)|Thomas Nelson]].<ref>{{Cite web| title = Thomas Nelson Acquires Integrity Book Publishing| work = Authorlink| access-date = October 13, 2018| url = https://authorlink.com/news/thomas-nelson-acquires-integrity-book-publishing-2/}}</ref> |
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Integrity also sells music, film and digital media via direct mail and Internet sales, as well as direct mail greeting cards through DaySpring/[[Hallmark]].{{citation needed|date=September 2018}} |
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In 2011, Integrity Music was acquired by ministry company [[David C. Cook]].<ref>[https://www.davidccook.com/About/news/index.cfm?N=7,169,5,1 David C Cook Acquires Integrity Music]. [[David C Cook]], June 2011.</ref>, the nonprofit organization founded over 140 years ago by Sunday School curriculum pioneer, David Caleb Cook. They became part of the Cook team in 2011, joining the seminal UK worship label, Kingsway Music, which was also part of DCC. Together, they are now one Integrity Music family. Integrity Music recently announced leadership transitions as Jonathan Brown assume the role of label President. Phil Loose, based in the U.K. and moves into Brown’s former role as VP/Managing Director of Integrity Music Europe. Jonathan Brown, known as “JB,” is a 25-year music industry veteran who began his career at Word Records in the U.K. before taking roles with Furious Records and Fierce Distribution where he was part of the teams responsible for building and establishing global platforms for artists like Delirious?. |
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In 2011, Integrity Media sold Integrity Music to ministry company David C. Cook. Integrity Music now resides in the greater Nashville area.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Contact |url=https://www.integritymusic.com/contact |access-date=2024-05-09 |website=Integrity Music |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==Worship Leaders, Song Writers, and Ministry Partners== |
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* Alisa Turner |
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* [[All Sons & Daughters]] |
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* All About Worship |
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* Chris Sayburn |
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* Corey Voss |
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* [[Covenant Worship]] |
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* [[Darlene Zschech]] |
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* David & Nicole Binion |
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* David Leonard |
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* [[Dustin Smith]] |
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* Greg Sykes |
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* ICF Worship |
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* [[Jaci Velasquez]] |
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* Kees Kraayenoord |
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* LIFE Worship |
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* [[Lincoln Brewster]] |
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* [[Lou Fellingham]] |
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* Matt Marvane & Resistance |
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* Michael Farren |
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* Nathan Jess |
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* New Wine Worship |
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* Noel Robinson |
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* [[Paul Baloche]] |
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* [[Seth & Nirva]] |
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* Soul Survivor |
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* [[Travis Ryan]] |
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* [[Worship Central]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:17, 9 May 2024
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| Industry | Music & entertainment |
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| Founded | 1987 (as Integrity Music) |
| Headquarters | Brentwood, Tennessee |
| Parent | David C. Cook |
| Website | integritymusic |
Integrity Music is part of the David C. Cook nonprofit group. Founded as a direct-to-consumer music club in 1987 as Integrity Music, Integrity was at the forefront of contemporary worship music's widespread popularity of praise and worship music. Integrity publishes many of the top songs in the Church, including "We Believe" (Newsboys). The label has also translated albums into Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, Indonesian, Cantonese, Russian, Dutch, French and Portuguese.[not verified in body]
History[edit]
Integrity Music was founded in 1987 as Integrity's Hosanna! Music by Ed Lindquist and Mike Coleman with the purchase of the music division of Integrity Communications, owned by Charles Simpson Ministries.[1] The Hosanna! Music tape series was operating out of New Wine Magazine as a subscription of Praise and Worship recordings and was purchased as the magazine folded in January 1987. Charles Simpson was a member of the Shepherding Movement and pastor of Covenant Church of Mobile.[2]
Since July 1985, the label and its predecessor has produced the popular Hosanna! Music series of praise and worship music which started with the release of Behold His Majesty, with worship leader Ron Tucker.[3] Behold His Majesty was originally recorded in St. Louis by Tom Brooks in 1983 and re-released under the Hosanna! label in 1985 as the first of the tape series. Tom Brooks was the long-time producer, arranger, and keyboardist on the tapes.[4]
By 1995 the firm was publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol ITGR.[5] In 2001, Integrity started Integrity Publishers.[1] The company changed its name in 2002 to Integrity Media to better reflect its move into other markets. Also in 2002, the firm purchased the Nashville-based record label INO Records. This added to their artist roster, which already included Don Moen, Hillsong Music, Paul Baloche, and Israel and New Breed. The label also released the soundtrack to the film The Passion of the Christ[6] and the Time-Life-advertised Songs 4 Worship collections.[7] In 2004, co-founder and chairman Michael Coleman took Integrity private.,[8] While the company worked with FamilyTreeMedia on a home video series called "Baby Faith", including six stories of an infant's version of the Holy Bible, hosted by award-nominated actress and singer Jodi Benson.
In 2005, Integrity Music and INO Records began distribution through Sony BMG as part of the Provident Label Group.[9] In 2006, Integrity Publishers was sold to Thomas Nelson.[10]
Integrity also sells music, film and digital media via direct mail and Internet sales, as well as direct mail greeting cards through DaySpring/Hallmark.[citation needed]
In 2011, Integrity Media sold Integrity Music to ministry company David C. Cook. Integrity Music now resides in the greater Nashville area.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Fiero, John W. (2006). "Integrity Inc. | Encyclopedia.com". Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ^ "Leadership". CSM. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ^ "Integrity and HOSANNA! MUSIC: The REVIVAL WORSHIP Label – John Boruff | WESLEYGOSPEL.COM". Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ^ Perez, Adam; Tapper, Mike; Baker, Shannan; Jolicoeur, Marc; Dummer, Elias (May 9, 2023). "The Worship Industry Is Younger Than You Think". Worship Leader Research.
- ^ Integrity Music Reports Second Quarter Financial Results in Line with Revised Expectations Archived December 1, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. PR Newswire, July 21, 1995.
- ^ 'Passion' fervor spreads to books and music. USA Today, March 3, 2004.
- ^ Singing the Praises of Strong Sales[permanent dead link]. USA Today, October 19, 2001.
- ^ "Costs of Sarbanes-Oxley are sending small pubcos private". Birmingham Business Journal. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ^ Provident expands relationship with Integrity Music. Nashville Business Journal, September 22, 2004.
- ^ "Thomas Nelson Acquires Integrity Book Publishing". Authorlink. Retrieved October 13, 2018.
- ^ "Contact". Integrity Music. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
